Spice Mountain Recipes
African Chicken
Despite its name, this dish actually comes from Macau, the old Portuguese enclave on the South coast of China near Hong Kong. It is the local take on classic Piri Piri chicken, the main differences
Elderflower and White Chocolate Mousse with Lotus Biscoff, Honeycomb and Raspberry Powder
This lovely recipe was shared with us by a customer, the Pudding Post, who were kind enough to use our raspberry fruit powder in it. Pudding Post send out a monthly subscription box, with everything
Huevos Rancheros
The Mexican way to get your eggs for breakfast, Huevos Rancheros is a spicy, tomatoey treat when served alongside some warm flour tortillas. It works so well for a weekend brunch (and is also a
Chilli con Carne
Despite the fact that it is as easy to find a terrible chilli con carne as it is to find a good one (think that dish of vaguely spicy mince swimming in tinned tomatoes that’s
Pork Asado ‘Nuevo Leon’
This amazing pork stew comes from the state of Nuevo Leon in northern Mexico, the capital of which is Monterrey. It is a simple dish but so full of flavour due to the cooking method
Carrot and Papaya Salad
This is a deceptively simple Thai classic, the small amount of ingredients meaning they all stand out and balance each other. Crisp, crunchy papaya and carrot match so well with the sweet/sour balance of the
Sea Bass baked with Thai Holy Trinity
Another very easy Thai dish, this uses the Thai holy trinity of flavours – lemon grass, galangal and kaffir lime leaf – a combination which enhances the flavour of the fish rather than overpowering it.
Scotch Broth
As a balance to all the Southeast Asian delights this month, how about this robust, old school soup from Scotland and the north of England? It relies on barley for its particular texture and creamy
Curry House ‘Mother’ Sauce
Ever wondered why homemade curries never taste quite the same as the restaurant versions? The answer is that Indian restaurants almost always use a ‘mother’ sauce as a base for all their dishes. A big
Prawns with Salt and Chilli
This is a simple recipe which takes advantage of our divine Cypriot Pyramid Salt, in this case the chilli blend.. This salt will keep its colour and texture when cooked, giving a lovely salty crunch to
Tartiflette
Tartiflette is one of the true flavours of Winter in France – bacon, potatoes, onions, garlic, white wine, cream and cheese all cooked up into a warming central heating for the soul! The dish is
Piccalilli
This classic English mustard pickle is great for Christmas, on the buffet table at tea-time or just to perk up a turkey sandwich for a nightcap. And of course it is totally at home on
Australian Christmas Pudding Ice Cream
The perfect Christmas dessert when it’s 30 degrees in the shade! This is basically chocolate ice cream jazzed up with festive goodies, and this version is given the Spice Mountain touch with the addition of
Turkey Biriani
The Boxing Day turkey curry is an established favourite nowadays, and has been for quite some time. This recipe is a variation upon the theme, and is equally good for using up all the leftovers
Tarka Dhal
What’s the difference between a normal dhal and a Tarka dhal? Well, the Tarka’s a little ‘otter.Okay, that’s the terrible joke out of the way! In reality, Tarka signifies that the dhal has been tempered
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